Smoked Cheese Shelf Life

[Carter13]

I have really never read any difinitive information regarding smoked cheese shelf life.
If it is vac packed just how long in the fridge is it good for? I have seen up to 6 months. How long have you guys had them for?
I plan on smoking 40+ pounds while the weather is cold but will reduce that number if 6 months is the max life.

 

[squirtthecat]

6 months easy. I've heard some keep them vacuum sealed for over a year.

 

[FLBentRider]

It depends on the cheese. In my experience, it is the shelf life of the cheese (the harder the cheese the longer the life, usually) + 6 months.

I have done at least 1 year with several cheddars and such.

 

[Carter13]

That's great news. Thanks for the info guys.

 

[TentHunter]

6+ months easily. Although smoked cheese never seems to stay around that long around here.

 

[Rip]

6+ months easily. Although smoked cheese never seems to stay around that long around here.

Haha, I was wondering how you knew it never lasts long enough around our place to benchmark!

 

[Chili Head]

I've had some vac sealed for a year without issue.